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Traffic Police, NDMC plan new fixes to ease Lutyens’ Delhi traffic
Delhi Traffic Police and NDMC have finalised engineering interventions to ease congestion on key roads in Lutyens’ Delhi. Measures include central verges on San Martin Marg and Janpath, upgraded bus bays on Sardar Patel Marg, and lay-by lanes for auto-rickshaws on Baba Kharak Singh Marg, with parking discipline to be enforced.
Why It Matters
The plan aims to reduce bottlenecks and improve road safety on central Delhi corridors, potentially easing commute times for residents and visitors.
Timeline
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NDMC, DT Police outline priority engineering interventions to ease traffic in Lutyens’ Delhi
April 24, 2026
The plan includes creating central verges along stretches such as San Martin Marg and Janpath to curb wrong-side driving; upgrading existing bus stops on Sardar Patel Marg into dedicated bus bays to prevent buses from blocking the main carriageway; developing dedicated lay-by lanes for auto-rickshaws on Baba Kharak Singh Marg near Bangla Sahib; and encouraging visitors to use available parking facilities to keep the corridor congestion-free. Officials said interventions will be implemented on priority with work expected to begin immediately.
Meeting between DT Police and NDMC finalises priority engineering interventions
April 23, 2026
A meeting between joint commissioner of police (traffic) Sanjay Tyagi and NDMC officials took place on Thursday, identified priority measures, and finalised the plan for engineering interventions to ease traffic flow and enhance safety in central Delhi.